The MAGIC Telescope and the Observation of Gamma Ray Bursts
D. Bastieri, N. Galante, M. Gaug, M. Garczarczyk, F. Longo, S., Mizobuchi, L. Peruzzo (for the MAGIC Collaboration)
TL;DR
The MAGIC Telescope, with its low energy threshold and rapid slewing, is poised to be among the first ground-based instruments capable of detecting prompt gamma-ray burst emissions in the tens of GeV range, enhancing gamma-ray astronomy.
Contribution
This paper introduces the MAGIC Telescope's capabilities for observing gamma-ray bursts in the GeV range, highlighting its fast response and low energy threshold.
Findings
MAGIC has an energy threshold below 100 GeV.
The telescope's fast slewing enables prompt observations of gamma-ray bursts.
Potential to detect prompt GRB emissions in the tens of GeV region.
Abstract
The MAGIC Telescope, now taking data with an energy threshold well below 100 GeV, will soon be able to take full advantage of the fast slewing capability of its altazimuthal mount. Exploiting the link with the GCN network, the MAGIC Telescope could be one of the first ground-based experiments able to see the prompt emission of Gamma Ray Bursts in the few tens of GeV region.
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TopicsGamma-ray bursts and supernovae · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Particle Detector Development and Performance